Not literally, of course! But do read on for the full story ...
I didn't want to bore you with the continuing saga of my Just So Coaster, but it is one of the few pieces of tatting I can show at present; one of the very few that doesn't need too much effort to present.
After round 5 the only thing I was sure about was to bring back the cream shade from round 3. After rejecting several design ideas, when I finally zeroed in on what felt good, I started second-guessing my choice of the shade. Asked hubby (all cream or cream rings with pink chains) and he said go ahead with all cream cautioning me that I would need to add another round with the dark pink shade outlining the piece. No problem, it was intended!
I only used three rings per set so it is essentially a trefoil here with overlapping rings.
ROUND 6: A scroll with stacked ring sets.
Start with the 1st ring and move counterclockwise.Each ring has 14 stitches and is joined in the middle to a picot on Round 5.Chain counts are inked in the model above, with a lock join to Round 5.
TIP: For the mirror-image sets, each subsequent ring is worked or positioned 'above' the other. In the right set, leave a bit of bare thread space (yes, gapsosis!) between each ring and while joining to the previous round, position it behind the previous ring.
Yes, I agreed. I will certainly stop with this piece since I wouldn't know what to do with this thick 'hot pad?' when it grows larger.
However, I'm not done designing. I still feel the urge to continue with more rounds. The only way out is to start afresh with size 20 or 40 crochet cottons. Let's see ....
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I struggled to comment yesterday, trying again. Good advice, it looks great!
ReplyDeleteOh, so sorry about that, Jane! Perhaps I was editing the post to add the tip when you tried. Thanks for persevering; you've always been so supportive 😍😍😍
DeleteNo, I’ve had difficulty commenting several times lately on different blogs. This is my second attempt to say this!
DeleteSorry to hear that, Jane 💝 Blogger/Google/Chrome throw glitches our way and we just have to be patient.
DeleteYour "Just So Coaster" is turning out absolutely lovely — the cream scroll round with stacked rings adds such a delicate dimension! I love how thoughtful every choice is, from color to structure. Looking forward to seeing where your next fresh start takes you. Let’s stay connected — I’d be happy to follow along with your creative journey! 😊🧵
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet words of encouragement and appreciation, IndieSan 💖
DeleteThis is a really nice layer to complement the coster. I would like to tat this in wool yarn. I'll add it to my to-do list.
ReplyDeleteI thought of your tatting with yarn, Marja, when I was making this! 💖 Would love to see it in colours of your choice!
DeleteStacked Rings! What a terrific surprise! And, you tatted the Stacked Rings in sets of 3. How clever! What a splendid piece, Muskaan. Soon to be another classic pattern designed by you! Pretty, pretty, pretty piece!
ReplyDeleteYou brought this simple but versatile effect into my tatting life, Anita, and I hope to use it more in future, too! 💖 I was happy with the way the stacks mirrored each other, instead of all facing the same direction ;-D
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